Noodles34 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 (edited) I don't know if Elijah was on here, he was on Nicks site who have done a really nice tribute but I know some on here will know him from away games and maybe refereeing some of you, he did so many games and we have been overwhelmed by the messages we have had from so many people he knew and they loved him so much. Glenn Cockerill knew him from his officiating at ex saints games and Roger East, who he spent time with in Madrid at a tournament has messaged. The last home game v West Brom, while we went to the pub to celebrate he waited for an hour to see the referee Tim Robinson, who took the time to see Elijah, who he had met before, such a nice gesture. But there have been so many more from friends. Elijah went to most games home and away and apart from a small time when he was young, declaring his support of Liverpool, which lasted 5 minutes after I had a word, he was so passionate about Saints and as an old pessimistic man like me who has endured those years of disappointments, he was always looking on the positive. Remember those days when we so young and thought so optimistically about our team? As I said, grief is strange, I'm broken by this and going to football will never be the same again. He had such great friends, people on here that have all written such beautiful things about the boy that used to wind the fuck up out of us all at some point and like I said, there may be people on here that don't know he passed away during the night at his student house in Southsea. We think it was to do with his epilepsy. I am sorry if this is not the place but we are all one big family really and to all those mums and dads, enjoy every moment at football with your kids, the good times like a few weeks ago and when we are not doing well next season, it really doesn't matter. Edited June 18 by Noodles34 62 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry to hear this Noodles. With deepest condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Cannot imagine the pain you are going through, but the strength you have had to share is incredible. Difficult to know what to say aside from deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franniesTache Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 @Noodles34 as you know mush i'm heartbroken, he was a wonderful kid, a great mate and it'll leave a hole that will never get filled. Like you say football won't be the same without Top Boy there and my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm going to miss him so much, his wind ups, his constant enthusiasm for Saints and Southampton, his desire to chat to all and sundry at away games and his sense of humour (sometimes not at the most appropriate moments!) RIP Top Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sincerest condolences, Noodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Thoughts with you, RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Incredibly sorry to hear that my heart goes out to you. My boy is called Elijah too. I'll give him an extra hug tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I'm so sorry to hear this news. I am an occasional reader of the UI and would read Elijah's posts with interest. I was going to sign up to express my condolences. I had no idea he was so young. It is perhaps a small consolation that as his last memory of seeing Saints in action he was able to experience the elation that we all felt at the last home match and at Wembley. My best wishes to you and your family. PS - I was interested to see that you were name-checked as the creator of 'On The March' and that Branfoot cover. Tried searching for it earlier without luck. If you have a google drive account maybe worth scanning and uploading past issues as an online record of the news and views of the past... just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLondon Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Thoughts are with you and your family, Noodles. As a father of two young boys, I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. RIP Elijah, sounds like he was a true Saint and a top human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 When you hear things like this, it really puts football into perspective. Thoughts with you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I cannot imagine what you are going through Noodles. That is no age what so ever and is a tragedy. My thoughts are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Hi Noodles. I don't know you and didn't know your lad, but like you say, we are all part of a family. It felt like that a few weeks ago as the coaches turned up at St Mary's and red smoke filled the air before the play-off semi's. And again at Wembley. As someone else has said above, Elijah's last game would have been at Wembley. I know football doesn't really matter at a time like this, but if ever there was a fitting tribute....Wembley 2024! My sincerest best wishes to you and your family mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Really sorry to learn of this. Thoughts are with you and your family at what must be a truly difficult time. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 There are no words, deepest sympathy to you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I was lucky enough to have known Elijah as he reffed a lot of the league games i played on Saturday mornings. For such a young lad he was always so approachable as a referee and always had time to chat before and after a game. I was heartbroken when i heard the news and can only imagine the heartache you and your family must be going through Noodles. My thoughts and prayers are with you, may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Very sad news, condolences to all. RIP Elijah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sorry for your loss, very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebaiw Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sending my thoughts and condolences to all. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 How very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry to hear your desperately sad news Noodles. There are no words and I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling and coping. Rest in peace Elijah and heartfelt condolences to you and your family 😢❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Very sad news and really sorry for your loss Noodles. Rest in peace Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Very sorry to hear this. Sounds like a great lad and a real loss to your's and the Saints family. RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry to hear of your loss Noodles, condolences to you and your family. Rest in peace Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Awfully sad news. RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Terrible news and thoughts very much with you and your family. Hopefully you made some memories to cherish at Wembley and throughout his life, 19, such a tender age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Such sad news and hearing here from those who knew him, one taken far too early. Sending thoughts and condolences to you and your family Noodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayling Saint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sad, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Genuinely sorry to hear this and sending heartfelt condolences and every ounce of positivity and hope to you and the family Noodles. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but the thoughts of a lot of fellow Saints fans are now with you. Rest in peace Elijah, memory hold the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry to hear this Noodles. Condolences and thoughts with you, your family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So, so sad. What a truly devastating loss to your family and also the wider Saints one. Life can be so cruel sometimes. Thoughts to everyone that knew him but especially you and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I never normally reply to messages like this on a football forum, but this one has got me. thoughts with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Absolutely tragic such a loss at such a young age. Read the comments and a few of his posts on TUI, seems like a cracking lad. So sorry to hear this Noodles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellingtonSaint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Touched a Saints fan in NZ, so sorry Noodles and RIP Elijah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfcPhil Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sorry for your loss Noodles. Condolences to yourself, your family and friends. Rest In Peace Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sorry for your loss this is very close to home as my lad reffed a lot locally and Saints mad too. My deepest condolences there are no words and hope you find some comfort and strength. RIP Elijah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Our thoughts are with you, your family and Elijah's many friends at this terrible time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Sorry for your loss Noodles and thank you for taking the time to share a little bit about him, you can clearly see from your post and messages I've seen on Twitter from close ones how much he meant to so many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Deepest sympathy Noodles to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Very sad news, my best wishes to his family and friends. I'm glad he was there to share Wembley with us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 So sorry for you and your family @Noodles34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 So heartbreaking and tragic. So sorry to read this Noodles. Take care of yourself. RIP Elijah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 My sincere condolences Noodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I hope Noodles you can take comfort from the words of so many people who knew him and held him in such a high regard and with such clear affection. It sounds like he had left such a positive impression on everyone he met. You should be very proud. RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Very sorry for your loss noodles, sincere condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 So sorry to hear this. Sincere condolences to yourself and all those connected to him. RIP Elijah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) I believe I remember him from training with a Botley based football team eight or so years ago now. He was very kind and easy to talk to. I’m sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. Edited June 19 by SotonianWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeEnder Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Was at my desk at work today and struggled to keep it together reading this. Sincere condolences to Noodles and family. RIP Elijah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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